There are 7 ways to get from Athens to South Carolina by bus, plane, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, fly to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport
best- Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus
- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)plane ATL - GSP
4h 12m$143–581Drive 238.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Athens to Charlestoncar 238.7 mi
5h 10m$44–63Bus, train
- Take the bus from Athens Transit Center to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0642S
- Take the train from Fayetteville Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain Silver Meteor / ...
11h 39m$134–253Bus, fly to Charleston International Airport
- Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus
- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane ATL - CHS
5h 14m$435–1,058Bus, fly to Columbia
- Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus
- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Columbia (CAE)plane ATL - CAE
5h 22m$165–908Bus via Sumter (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Athens Transit Center to Camdenbus
- Take the bus from Camden to Sumter Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Charleston Bus Stationbus
12h 14m$61–117Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Athens Transit Center to Camdenbus Greyhound US0642S
- Take the bus from Camden to Charleston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0641S
13h 1m$63–124
Athens to South Carolina by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athens to South Carolina is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 5h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Athens to South Carolina is to bus and fly which takes 4h 12m and costs $140 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Athens to South Carolina. However, there are services departing from Athens Transit Center and arriving at Transit Mall via Camden, Sumter Bus Stop, North Charleston Transit Center and Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 14m.
The distance between Athens and South Carolina is 246 miles. The road distance is 240.1 miles.
The best way to get from Athens to South Carolina without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 39m and costs $130 - $260.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Athens to South Carolina, including transfers.
Athens to South Carolina bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Athens Transit Center station.
Athens to South Carolina bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Camden station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athens to South Carolina is 240 miles. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Athens to South Carolina.
There are 1639+ hotels available in South Carolina.
What companies run services between Athens, GA, USA and South Carolina, USA?
You can take a bus from Athens Transit Center to Transit Mall via Camden, Sumter Bus Stop, Charleston Bus Station, North Charleston Transit Center, N. Charleston SuperStop, and Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave in around 12h 14m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–480
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Columbia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fayetteville Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (706) 612-1155
- [email protected]
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Groome Transportation
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
Bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Groome Transportation
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
Bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Groome Transportation
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Athens Transit Center to Fayetteville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Athens Transit Center to Camden
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Camden to Sumter Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Athens Transit Center to Camden
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Camden to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
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